Council Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2026
Video Recording
Agenda
03.10.2026 PMAC Meeting Minutes
Location: LHPUSD Boardroom and ZOOM
Council Members in Attendance: Ryan Augustine, Nicholas Erridge, Dr. Kassi Talbot, Dr. Patrick Horn
Absent: Cullen Rose
Quorum Achieved: Yes
Virtual Attendance: 12
People in Attendance: 5
Interpretation Services (Spanish/English): Present
6:00 PM Call to Order and Opening Business:
Council chair Augustine called the meeting to order
Pledge of allegiance administered
Roll Call: Introduction of Council members
Open Public Comment:
Krystlyn Giedt Invited everyone to the grand opening of the new HMB Chamber of Commerce Business and Visitor Center on 508 Main Street April 2nd 4-6pm. Also advocating for SamTrans Stakeholder meeting invite for PMAC.
Irma Rodriguez Mitton of Arriba Southcoast invited the public to 2 workshops (Affordable and Reliable Energy) March 19th Loma Mar Outpost and March 24th at Pescadero Community Church. 5:30pm
Consent Agenda:
Motion to adopt consent agenda proposed by Rose – seconded by Talbot - Approved unanimously.
Regular Agenda: Reports to Council
San Mateo County Agriculture / Weights and Measures: Koren Widdel:Director of Agriculture, Weights and Measures: Feb 12th onsite visit with agency leads. Currently led the EHS. Widdel Provided an update on the ongoing fungus gnats issue in/around Pescadero. There is an active investigation happening to help solve the issue. It’s comprised of 3 SMC Depts. (EHS, Building & Planning, Dept of Ag). Widdel also shared tips on keeping the gnats from breeding in residents’ homes. https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/fungus-gnats/#gsc.tab=0
Public Comments: None
Counselor Comments:Talbot mentioned that she has seen less gnats and shared the latest report that was provided by Director Widdel.
CalFire:
Augustine mentioned the construction bids for the new Station 59 Fire Station due March 18th. Horn asked about seeing the plans. KathleenMoezed mentioned that there are no new plans as the previous plans are the same, just a new architect.
CSA 11 Rate increase: Councilor Augustine brought up the rate increase to see if anyone wanted to address it.
Counselor Comments: Erridge mentioned that DPW has agendized a BOS meeting to address the rate increase for 9am March 24, 2026. Horn asked if it was a separate meeting. There has been additional correspondence between Horn, CSA 11 attorney and DPW.
Public Comments: None
RCD Community Water Infrastructure Improvement Support Letter: Erridge read the support letter.
Counselor Comments: All counselors’ support after discussion. Rose motioned to adopt the letter as proposed – seconded by Horn - Approved unanimously
Public Comments:Catherine Perry mentioned the RCD’s work in water projects.
Flock Cameras Update: Captain Perry:
Public Comment: Catherine Perry supports the use of the cameras so that it may allow other cameras to be used in other ways such as adding monitoring cameras near creek flooding areas.
Irma Rodrigues Mitton asked if changes have been made to solve known issues.
Captain Perry (Flock Administrator) made a presentation on the use issues and tool questions.
Counselor Comments: Councilors made many comments and asked many questions.
Taqueria De Amigos Remodel: Keet Nerhan
Keet presented the potential upgrades to the Taqueria and switch of fuel providers. Keet wanted to hear feedback from the community before he presents to SMC for permitting. Keet also asked for a letter of support.
Public Comment: Krystlyn Giedt asked if the Taqueria will be closed during the remodel (Response, no). Is Chevron leaving California (Response, no). Suggested contacting DarkSkys Initiative to address any lighting concerns.
Counselor Comments: Counselors asked several questions about the signage and permitting. There was a lot of back-and-forth discussion and suggestions made.
PMAC Bylaws Update: Augustine: provided minor updated (venue change and grammatical changes). The changes will be posted for public review before adoption.
Public Comment: None
Counselor Comment: None
Council Meeting location: Next meeting will be April 14th in the LHPUSD Boardroom. Erridge motioned to approve, seconded by Rose - Approved unanimously.
Public Comment: None
Counselor Comment: None
Councilor Reports:
Administrative: Horn Mentioned hosting a Special Meeting (Local Non-Profits) More to come. Mentioned interpretation services needed for the Housing Element Task Force Meeting. Talbot asked for clarity on the request process. Augustine explained that this task force is a PMAC subcommittee. Horn praised Augustine as chair. Erridge mentioned that payment is due for the PMAC P.O Box.
Public Comments: Krystlyn Giedt asked for clarity on the date for the Local Non-Profit meeting. More to come.
Agriculture and Commerce: Horn mentioned a special meeting for farmers and ranchers. More to come. Augustine mentioned the avian flu issue at Ano Nuevo. No tours currently. Erridge mentioned that the park is still open.
Public Comments: None
Education: Talbot mentioned impact of the gnats at PES and the potential improvements. Also mentioned the PES transformer update to allow generator access. Measure R meeting on March 17th at PES. Horn provided feedback on the multiple meeting on the same day. Talbot also mentioned a meeting with Puente concerning a teacher exchange program. Rose mentioned staff changes and updates called out at the last LHPUSD Board meeting.
Public Comments: None
Health and Safety: Augustine mentioned the shelter in place during police activity last month. Horm asked about what drug paraphernalia and drugs were involved.
Public Comment: None
Housing and Development: Horn provided an update on the PMAC sponsored Housing Taskforce activities. March 17th 6pm and LHPUSD Boardroom.
Public Comment: None
Parks and Recreation: Erridge mentioned the PCS SC permitting process and potential changes to power poles and soil movement. Also, a new temporary sign is being placed at the site.
Public Comments: None
Transportation: Horn mentioned that he is interested in SamTrans outreach. Augustine mentioned the need to review parking and traffic via SMC DPW and asked if this is something the board is interested in. Horn mentioned that this could be covered via the Housing Element reports. Erridge mentioned that in the past we have asked for some review by DPW.
Public Comments:Krystlyn Giedt mentioned that SamTrans is considering rideshare services. Irma Rodriguez Mitton mentioned that DPW has a pending grant related to Safe Streets pilot projects that could be leveraged to help with parking and road safety. Also, there are other initiatives that could be helpful. Horn mentioned the need for a Pescadero 2 Sea presentation.
Utilities: Augustine mentioned the changes to the transfer station hours (listed on the PMAC site and shared on Nextdoor). Also interest in what is happening to the ditch clean out on Cloverdale Rd. Augustine will follow up with DPW.
Public Comments: None
General: Horn thanked Irma Rodriguez Mitton for nominating Horn for the 2026 Leadership Council program. Applications are open for others to join. Erridge mentioned that he will not be at the April 14th PMAC meeting. Augustine suggested changing the date to April 7th. Motion from Rose – second from Talbot to approve the date - Approved unanimously
Public Comments: None
Adjournment:
Chairperson Augustine entertained a motion to adjourn -motioned by Talbot – seconded by Rose – Approved unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:43p
